Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges later on.