Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.