Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely get rid of other penalties from the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug treatment and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges in the future.