Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger as well, 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, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.