Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab 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 completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.