Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.