Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.