Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.