Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious 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 issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.