Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.