Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.