Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.