Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, 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 even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.