Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.