Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often someone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.