Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.