Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.