Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a lot of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.