Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose 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 drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.