Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.