Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.