Regrettably, 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 at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.