Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and in many cases time in jail. Quite often a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse challenge. A legal court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehab as an alternative to other extreme consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in drug and alcohol rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such penalties to some large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in alcohol and drug rehab and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for comparable charges in the future.