Regrettably, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as prison time. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol treatment and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.