Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.