Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.