Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.