Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.