Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.