Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.