Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.