Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.