Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide 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 typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.