Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.