Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, 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 time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.