Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers 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, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.