Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.