Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.