Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. 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 and also prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.