Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.