Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.