Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people decide to drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and also jail time. Quite often somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but can decrease the seriousness of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research indicates that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for similar charges in the future.