Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.