Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges in the future.