Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.