Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.