Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.