Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.