Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.