Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Doing so not just 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 more often than not cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other extreme penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such penalties to some great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Studies show that a large proportion of folks who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for similar charges down the road.