Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.