Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases somebody 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 and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.