Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.