Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.