Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.