Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.