Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.