Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.