Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. Sometimes a person 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.