Regrettably, the simple truth is that millions of people make the decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. Doing so not merely puts one's life in danger and puts passengers among others in danger at the same time, but being caught driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will almost always result in severe penalties including driver's license suspension or cancellation, monetary penalties as well as time in jail. In many cases someone who has been found guilty of DUI or DWI ultimately has an underlying substance abuse issue. The court system knows this, and is therefore inclined to provide DUI and DWI Offenders drug and alcohol rehabilitation instead of 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 get rid of other consequences from the crime, but sometimes decrease the seriousness of such penalties to a large degree. Particularly if the person willingly participates in drug rehabilitation and is a first time offender. Research has shown that a large percentage of folks who do receive drug rehabilitation for a DUI/DWI offense avoid the courts for comparable charges later on.