Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.