Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.