Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.