Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.