Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.