Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply 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 almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.