Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.