Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.