Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but sometimes decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehab for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges down the road.