Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.