Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.