Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.