Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.