Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply 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 typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.