Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.