Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.