Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply 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 lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.