Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.