Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, 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, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.