Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.