Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol 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 stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.