Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also prison time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab instead of other extreme penalties for crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but tends to decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.