Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.