Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to drive an automobile while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases somebody 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 provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other penalties from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.