Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.