Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision 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 at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.