Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.