Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.