Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, 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, fines and also jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.