Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so 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 more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.