Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.