Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that lots of those who do receive drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.