Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.