Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.