Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, 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 and also jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.