Unfortunately, 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 simply 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 bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.