Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases anyone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.