Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.