Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not only puts one's life at risk and puts passengers in danger as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other effects of the crime, but could decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first-time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.