Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.