Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision 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 among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying substance abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.