Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.