Unfortunately, the simple truth is that tens of millions of people choose to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This not simply puts one's life in danger and puts passengers and others at risk too, but being caught driving drunk (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will more often than not result in serious penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as jail time. Sometimes anyone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately struggles with an underlying drug abuse challenge. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation rather than other serious consequences for crime. Agreeing or obliging to take part in alcohol and drug rehabilitation as a DUI/DWI Offender may not completely get rid of other effects of the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the individual willingly participates in alcohol and drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large proportion of individuals who do receive drug and alcohol rehab because of a DUI/DWI offense stay out of the court system for comparable charges down the road.