Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.