Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.