Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.