Sadly, it is a fact that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing this not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others at risk also, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will usually lead to serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, fines and even prison time. Often times someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying drug abuse problem. The court system knows this, and it is therefore inclined to offer DUI and DWI Offenders alcohol and drug rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences because of their crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in alcohol and drug rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects from the crime, but could decrease the severity of such consequences to a great extent. Specifically if the person willingly participates drug and alcohol rehab and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive drug and alcohol rehabilitation because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the courts for similar charges in the future.