Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.