Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, 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 and also jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.