Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.