Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.