Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.