Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.