Regrettably, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also incarceration. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.