Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.