Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.