Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.