Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to drive an automobile while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also time in jail. Sometimes someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab rather than other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other consequences of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.