Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.