Sadly, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.