Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.