Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.