Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.