Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.