Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often 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 alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.