Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.