Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.