Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.