Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.