Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just 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 bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.