Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Often times 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.