Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.