Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.