Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.