Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.