Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.