Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, 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. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.