Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, 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, fines as well as incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.