Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases somebody 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 treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.