Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, 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, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.