Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.