Sadly, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.