Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.