Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.