Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so 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 more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Sometimes 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 is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.