Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. 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 is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.