Sadly, it's true that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. 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 drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.