Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.