Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.