Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.