Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.