Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger 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 in many cases jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.