Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.