Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.