Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.