Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.