Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so 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 almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.