Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.