Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. 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 and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but tends to decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.