Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.