Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, 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, fines and even jail time. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.