Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.