Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving while impaired (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.