Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.