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. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.