Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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 and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.