Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.