Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.