Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.