Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.