Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, 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 and in many cases jail time. In many cases somebody 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.