Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.