Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as incarceration. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.