Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.