Sadly, 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 just puts one's life in danger and puts passengers in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always bring about severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties and even time in jail. Often times anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. A legal court system understands this, and it is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other serious penalties for their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol treatment as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eradicate other penalties of the crime, but can decrease the severity of such consequences to some large degree. Specifically if the person willingly participates alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first-time offender. Research indicates that lots of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges in the future.