Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.