Regrettably, 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 in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even jail time. Quite often anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehab instead of other severe penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly takes part in drug treatment and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of people who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges down the road.