Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a lot of those who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.