Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.