Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.