Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.