Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.