Sadly, 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 among others at risk as well, 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, monetary penalties 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 it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other serious penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a lot of folks who do receive alcohol and drug treatment because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges down the road.