Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.