Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.