Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.