Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.