Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.