Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.