Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.