Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.