Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as 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 is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.