Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger 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 even time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.