Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.