Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.