Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also incarceration. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.