Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.