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. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other severe penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges later on.