Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.