Sadly, 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 at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.