Unfortunately, the simple truth is that millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk as well, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and also time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation instead of other extreme penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges in the future.