Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.