Regrettably, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.