Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.