Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies show that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.