Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.