Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. 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 extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.