Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.