Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.