Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.