Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.