Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.