Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.