Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.