Sadly, it's true 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 in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.