Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times someone 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 drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.