Sadly, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not only puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will typically lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Often times someone 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 offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the degree of such penalties to some large degree. Specifically if the individual willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is a first-time offender. Studies have shown that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehab for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.