Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.