Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.