Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.