Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.