Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and 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.