Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.