Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.