Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.