Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.