Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely 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 lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.