Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.