Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Quite often someone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.