Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely 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 more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.