Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has 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 later on.