Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.