Sadly, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger 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 as well as incarceration. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.