Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.