Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.