Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.