Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.