Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. In many cases somebody 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 rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.