Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this 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 typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.