Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.