Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.