Regrettably, it's true that millions of people decide to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that lots of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.