Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.