Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (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 also jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.