Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.