Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, 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 as well as jail time. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other severe consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.