Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.