Unfortunately, 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 so not merely puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large percentage of those who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.