Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just 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 more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.