Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.