Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among 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, 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 challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.