Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with 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 extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.