Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.