Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.