Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people decide to operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers at risk also, 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 and even jail time. Sometimes somebody 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 and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other severe consequences for his or her crime. Agreeing or obliging to participate in drug and alcohol rehab as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely eliminate other effects from the crime, but could decrease the degree of such penalties to a great extent. Particularly if the person willingly takes part in drug rehabilitation and is also a first time offender. Studies have shown that a large percentage of people who do receive alcohol and drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for similar charges down the road.