Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. 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 individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.