Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, 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, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges in the future.