Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.