Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk 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, monetary penalties and in many cases incarceration. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.