Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.