Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.