Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.