Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.