Regrettably, it's true that millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as time in jail. Sometimes a person who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse issue. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehab as an alternative to other serious consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender might not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the court system for comparable charges down the road.