Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, 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, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.