Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.