Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of 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 drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.