Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.