Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to 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 completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.