Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.