Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.