Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.