Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.