Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.