Regrettably, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug treatment rather than other extreme consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of those who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.