Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.