Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.