Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.