Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.