Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.