Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.