Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.