Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.