Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.