Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases jail time. Sometimes anyone 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies show that lots of those 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.