Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.