Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only 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 almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.