Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.