Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely 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, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.