Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.