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 merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.