Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.