Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.