Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.