Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.