Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This 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 serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.