Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.