Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.