Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.