Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such consequences to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.