Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes anyone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.