Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.