Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.