Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.