Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also prison time. In many cases somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.