Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.