Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.