Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.