Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.