Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.