Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, 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, monetary penalties and even jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.