Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies show that lots of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.