Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.