Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.