Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.