Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.