Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.