Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.