Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.