Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. 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 is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.