Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.