Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose 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 too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.