Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.