Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.