Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.