Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just 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, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.