Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.