Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.