Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.