Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.