Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.