Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually 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 at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.