Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.