Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.