Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.