Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, 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 incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.