Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.