Sadly, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other extreme consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the degree of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.