Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger 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 also time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.