Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.