Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, 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, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody 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 drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.