Sadly, it's true that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies show that a lot of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.