Unfortunately, it is a fact that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.