Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of those who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.