Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.