Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often someone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.