Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.