Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.