Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.