Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.