Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.