Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.