Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes 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 instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.