Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.