Unfortunately, it's true that tens of millions of people actually choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so not simply puts one's life at risk and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. Often times somebody who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation as an alternative to other extreme penalties because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not exactly completely eliminate other consequences from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehab and is a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large proportion of those who do receive drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges later on.