Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.