Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.