Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.