Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among 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 also prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.