Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, 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 prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.