Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.