Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.