Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation 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 may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.