Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.