Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.