Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.