Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.