Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.