Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.