Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.