Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.