Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.