Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.