Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.