Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.