Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even incarceration. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of those who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.