Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.