Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.