Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.