Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.