Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and 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 stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.