Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.