Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.