Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (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 time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.