Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Research has shown that a lot of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.