Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.