Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.