Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even prison time. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug treatment instead of other serious consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug treatment for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges later on.