Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk 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 also prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.