Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.