Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.