Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.