Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, 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 also time in jail. In many cases 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 drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.