Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.