Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol treatment and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges later on.