Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.