Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.