Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.