Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.