Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This 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 more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.