Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.