Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.