Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.