Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.