Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Quite often someone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.