Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.