Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.