Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely 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 almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.