Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only 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 severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.