Unfortunately, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases prison time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.