Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.