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 this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.