Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands 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 participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.