Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.