Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.