Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.