Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.