Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.