Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe 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 substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.