Sadly, the simple truth is that millions of people choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to serious 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 substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol treatment rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a lot of those who do receive drug rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges down the road.