Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.