Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.