Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.