Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.