Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.