Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose 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 among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.