Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.