Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.