Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.