Sadly, it's true 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 and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases jail time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment instead of other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.