Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.