Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.