Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This 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 typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.