Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate 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 degree of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.