Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.