Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.