Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.