Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.