Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.