Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.