Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and in many cases time in jail. In many cases a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.