Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.