Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.