Regrettably, it is a fact that tens of millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk at the same time, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually cause severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines as well as incarceration. In many cases anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system understands this, and is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders drug rehabilitation as an alternative to other serious penalties for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly participates drug treatment and is also a first time offender. Research indicates that a large percentage of individuals who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges later on.