Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.