Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.