Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only 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 bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.