Unfortunately, it's true 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 at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.