Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, 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 in many cases incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.