Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.