Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually 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 at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.