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 among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.