Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.