Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply 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 typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.