Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.