Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.