Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.