Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges later on.