Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.