Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.