Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.