Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.