Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe 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 has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.