Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.