Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.