Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.