Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk 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 jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.