Unfortunately, it's true that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger too, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab rather than other severe penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other consequences of the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the individual willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that lots of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.