Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.