Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.