Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe 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 substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.