Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.