Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of 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 result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.