Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.