Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her 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 effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.