Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.