Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other severe consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.