Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.