Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide 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 among others at risk also, 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, fines and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.