Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe 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 has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.