Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.