Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.