Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, 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, fines and in many cases jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment as an alternative to other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.