Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has 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 rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.