Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.