Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, 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, fines and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.