Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.