Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.