Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.