Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.