Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Quite often 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 it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.