Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.