Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just 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 usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.