Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.