Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.