Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also 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 stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.