Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely 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 usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.