Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.