Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision 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 in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.