Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment 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 great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.