Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.