Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.