Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.