Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.