Regrettably, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.