Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.