Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.