Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.