Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just 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 almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.