Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.