Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.