Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.